Sponsors
Thanks to our generous sponsors, who help to make our Society a success. If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us.
Platinum Sponsor
The Medical Practice Dungog
More information about The Medical Practice Dungog
Gold Sponsors
Essential Energy
Essential Energy builds, operates and maintains one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks, providing a vital service to 890,000 customers across regional, rural and remote communities.
Our network footprint covers 95 per cent of New South Wales and parts of southern Queensland, traversing 737,000 square kilometres of diverse landscape from the desert to the coast, across alpine to sub-tropical.
Delivering safe and reliable power for our communities is at the core of what we do.
The poles and wires that line our streets deliver the energy that powers the homes, hospitals, schools and businesses that form our communities. But they can also allow for communities to generate, share and store their own electricity.
Through innovation and technology, we are actively supporting the energy transition by inspiring and enabling the network of the future.
Underpinning this is our commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors and the community. We strive to continuously improve our safety performance and we work with the people we serve to promote electrical safety awareness.
We’re dedicated to giving back to the communities where we live and work.
We’re constantly maintaining the poles and wires to meet customers’ needs and on call 24/7 to fix power outages.
For power outages and network enquiries, we’ve got you covered.
Power outages 132080 Network enquiries 132391
Derivan Matisse have kindly provided four packs of their fabulous art supplies as prizes for our 2024 exhibition! Read more here…
Derivan
‘Inspire Innovate Create’
Discover Your Inner Artist with Our High-Quality Acrylic Paints & Art Supplies
Welcome to a world where colour knows no bounds. At Derivan, we’re constantly pushing the envelope, creating new acrylic paint colours to inspire creativity and transform your artwork. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, our colours are designed to bring your visions to life.

Matisse
Matisse Professional Artist Acrylics & Medium
Since inception Derivan has been committed to providing the arts community with the world’s finest-quality artist acrylic colours and mediums. The company’s founders had a vision “to make Australian-made premium paint available to artists worldwide while remaining environmentally and socially responsible”. This was to be achieved while maintaining the quality and personal touch that only a family company can provide. We have succeeded in just that, and Derivan has grown from a tiny affair first registered in 1958 as Vynol Paints Pty Ltd and operating out of stables in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Kings Cross to the multinational operation it is today. Our vision is – we are here to provide the finest products that can be made, guided by the requirements of our customers. This is our promise to you, the artist, and is realised in our range of premium acrylics and mediums, and all made to the highest standards to ensure the most brilliant and pure results.

Lovey’s Grocers IGA
Welcome to the Lovey’s Grocers IGA group of stores located in Dungog, Gloucester and Gillieston Heights. We pride ourselves on serving our local communities and providing the best shopping experience we can. Check out our catalogues for each store and join up to the Lovey’s My Rewards card to receive shopping benefits and contribute to community organisations within your local community.

Douglas Spedding

Silver Sponsors
Bank Hotel, Dungog
Dungog’s Premier Hotel
Originally built as a residence in 1876 by the Boots Bros, Bank Hotel stands on the corner of Dowling and Hooke Street; providing locals and visitors with cold beer, delicious food, and a warm place to lay their weary head.
The Bank Hotel exudes a heritage old pub charm and is within walking distance to the town centre of Dungog. We have 19 rooms of clean, comfortable accommodation with friendly service and reasonable rates.
Relax in our back games room, the open verandah upstairs, or the public bar. Enjoy a great meal in our family dining room or outside in the beer garden. The front and back bar areas have a wood fire so our guests will be nice and cosy on those winter days. A juke box, pool table, and TAB are also available.
The Bank caters for large groups and events and is open 7 days. Come in and visit, say hi to the friendly staff and locals – we’d love to see you.
Visit the Bank Hotel Dungog
Aaron Framed It!
6 Christo Rd GEORGETOWN NSW 2298
Newcastle’s most awarded picture framer.
With over 20 years of experience, we take pride in being the go-to destination for exquisite picture framing in Newcastle, Port Stephens, Central Coast and The Hunter. Our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction has earned us numerous prestigious awards, making us the most awarded framer in the region.
At Aaron Framed It, we are dedicated to preserving your artworks with the utmost care. That’s why we exclusively use conservation and museum framing techniques on our custom framing, meeting the Professional Picture Framers Association Level 2 standards (Conservation) and the Professional Picture Framers Association Level 1 standards (Museum). We understand the importance of protecting your valuable pieces from environmental factors and deterioration, ensuring their longevity and maintaining their true essence.
Join our esteemed clientele who have trusted us with their most treasured artworks
Readymade collection can be found at https://www.aaronframedit.com.au/shop/readymade-frame-collection
Email us aaron@aaronframedit.com.au or call us on 02 4960 3183

Dillon and Sons
Real Estate and Livestock, established 1880.
We are a group of dedicated property experts with the experience to make your property dreams come true. Get in touch. We’re here to help.
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian coal producer. Whitehaven is focused on promoting local prosperity, building local community capacity and ensuring our regional towns thrive, so the benefits of our presence go beyond our workforce and beyond the life of any single asset.
We understand the importance of mining to regional areas, and our commitment to building stronger local communities is part of our DNA.
We’re proud to be the largest employer in North West NSW and of the lasting community-based partnerships we have established over two decades of continuous operation. We look forward to delivering the same positive impact in Central QLD for decades to come.

The Royal Hotel Dungog
Bar, Dining Room, Wholefood Cafe, accommodation in 17 rooms, Functions and top quality entertainment in the heart of Dungog.

Kelly Partners Hunter Region
Kelly Partners Hunter Region, helping our clients take control of their entire financial universe for over 75 years through:
SMSF Management
Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Advisory
Tax Consulting
Bookkeeping
Private Wealth and Alternative Asset Management
Mortgage and Finance
Estate Planning
General Insurance

Visit Kelly Partners Hunter Region
Dick Jenkin
Bronze Sponsors
Bunnings Heatherbrae
Australia and New Zealand’s leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.
Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service.
Our team members are the heart and soul of our business.
We pursue sustainability within our operations by striving to make them socially responsible and environmentally aware and economically viable.
Bunnings is committed to participating in the communities in which we operate by contributing to local, regional and national causes, charities and organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand. During the 2024 financial year our team supported over 79,000 local community activities helping raise and contribute more than $61 million for community groups.
As part of our commitment to meaningful and active participation in the community, our stores provide ongoing assistance to a wide range of local community groups including:
- schools and kindergartens
- local sporting groups
- service clubs (for example Lions, Rotary)
- local community groups that assist the disadvantaged
- local health and wellbeing
- junior community groups (for example scouts, girl guides)

Performing Artists of Dungog
A not-for-profit community group dedicated to nurturing a culture of live performance in Dungog and surrounds.

At Flip la K, we are passionate about sewing; patchwork & quilting.
In addition to designing templates & rulers,we also own Applifix fusible web.
Inspired By Design
Interior Decor/Design, Inspiration & Supplies
Bespoke and sourced options. Mostly Australian made.
Visit Sponsor

Foley’s Sweet Shop
The tiny shop is well worth a visit. Whether it’s the joy of finding old favourites or the thrill of discovering new ones – you won’t leave without something scrumptious!

Martin Thorsby